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Questions about Al Qaeda:
What exactly is al-Qaeda and how does it function? Al-Qaeda is Arabic for "The Base." It's an international terrorist network based in Afghanistan. Scary fact- it operates using autonomous underground cells in over 100 countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Albania, Uganda, and elsewhere.
What is their goal? They seek to rid Muslim countries of the "profane" influences of the West (including the USA) and replace their government with Islam fundamentalist leaders.
Who is/are the leader(s)? Osama Bin Laden formed Al-Qaeda in 1988. Here is a site that has a profile of the other main leaders of Al-Qaeda.
How many members are in al-Qaeda? The exact number isn't known because the organization is so spread out. Experts estimate that several hundred to several thousand members make up al-Qaeda.
Questions about Al Qaeda:
Some answers to these questions are at this Q&A website run by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)